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Flip Video Ultra camcorder

The Flip digital camcorder is chunky but light and extremely simple to use, even for technophobes. Hold the 1.5in LCD screen up, press a button and you're away. The video it shoots isn't high definition, but this is a low-cost camcorder that's aimed at being fun. The USB connector to upload your footage to a PC or Mac flips out of the side and the 2Mb built-in storage space is enough to shoot 60 minutes of video. There's no worrying about running out of power at a crucial moment as it uses AA batteries. Available in black, white and pink, white and orange or white and lime green.

Price: £75 - £99

Score: 82/100

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